Glycerin; 1,2,3-propanetriol
56-81-5
92.1
C3H8O3
Water
Room Temperature
Glycerol is useful in a variety of applications, glycerol is used as a solvent, plasticizer and humectant. In polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, glycerol is used in sample preparation and gel formation.
At a concentration of 5-10%, glycerol is used to increase the density of a sample so that it will layer at the bottom of a sample well. Additional uses include as an aid in casting gradient gels, a protein stabilizer, and storage buffer component.
0.1 lbs
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.